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WIZMnews.com As a reminder as you start or end your day today… Today is National Seat Belt Day in the United States.  As technology has advanced, we have progressed from standard lap belts to the new harnesses and airbags.  Back then, we were told and told others to buckle up but we didn’t have the…

WIZMnews.com BALTIMORE (AP) — Several U.S. Catholic bishops have encouraged the church to boldly share Vatican teachings on a range of hot-button issues, including the condemnation of abortion, euthanasia, surrogacy and gender-affirming surgery. The prelates acknowledged theirs is often a countercultural view. One bishop speaking out is Winona-Rochester Bishop Robert Barron. “We have been too…

WIZMnews.com A new ordinance against trespassing in La Crosse parking ramps may be voted on Thursday night by the city council at its November meeting. The council’s judiciary committee voted last week to restrict the kinds of activity allowed in ramps. The plan is aimed at preventing drinking, drug use, vandalism, and other activities inside…

WIZMnews.com La Crosse County Board chair Tina Tryggestad in the WIZM studio Wednesday for La Crosse Talk PM fresh off a five-hour 2025 budget meeting the night before, so of course that was a focus of the conversation that also included homelessness and renaming facilities. La Crosse Talk PM airs weekdays at 5:06 p.m. Listen…

WIZMnews.com The La Crosse Airport continues to look for more airline service, and it’s been seeking help from the county government. Airport officials spoke at the county’s annual budget meeting on Tuesday, requesting around $250,000 to support efforts to attract new airlines. Airport director Jeffrey Tripp talked about a new air service workers group, which…

WIZMnews.com As a reminder as you start or end your day today… Today is National Seat Belt Day in the United States.  As technology has advanced, we have progressed from standard lap belts to the new harnesses and airbags.  Back then, we were told and told others to buckle up but we didn’t have the…

WIZMnews.com BALTIMORE (AP) — Several U.S. Catholic bishops have encouraged the church to boldly share Vatican teachings on a range of hot-button issues, including the condemnation of abortion, euthanasia, surrogacy and gender-affirming surgery. The prelates acknowledged theirs is often a countercultural view. One bishop speaking out is Winona-Rochester Bishop Robert Barron. “We have been too…

WIZMnews.com A new ordinance against trespassing in La Crosse parking ramps may be voted on Thursday night by the city council at its November meeting. The council’s judiciary committee voted last week to restrict the kinds of activity allowed in ramps. The plan is aimed at preventing drinking, drug use, vandalism, and other activities inside…

WIZMnews.com La Crosse County Board chair Tina Tryggestad in the WIZM studio Wednesday for La Crosse Talk PM fresh off a five-hour 2025 budget meeting the night before, so of course that was a focus of the conversation that also included homelessness and renaming facilities. La Crosse Talk PM airs weekdays at 5:06 p.m. Listen…

WIZMnews.com School pantries in the La Crosse area are getting a boost in the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving. The DBS Group joined with three districts on food collection efforts, which will take place through early December. It’s a campaign appreciated by Kate Mattison, a social worker for the La Crescent-Hokah Schools. “We were able to send…